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Music: K. Pasman, M. Martèl

Lyrics: K. Pasman

Why do I have to stay

Inside a world of sweet decay?

I tried to run, I tried to hide

But you stole my power from inside

And when it started to calm down

That time you took away my crown

Now a new ruler's on the throne

He sends me to a place unknown

With love my head was filled

But it also got me killed

And when I tried to run away

I just got hit by sweet decay

I cried a sea of thousand tears

But when you're near it disappears

I am so lost and never found

I'm damned to live on shaking ground

Take me away my friend

To a better place to stay

Take me away my friend

So I can leave the sweet decay

Sweet decay, sweet decay

If you don't mind, I'll take you away

So please take me away

Why am I meant to stay in here

On this immortal day?

I've searched the scenery for love

I never found it, it is tough

I cannot live on through the night

The dreams, they fill my heart with fright

I tried to run, I tried to hide

But still no happiness inside

Sweet decay, sweet decay

If you don't mind, I'll take you away

So please take me away

Take me away my friend

To a better place to stay

Take me away my friend

So I can leave the sweet decay